Quantum-Si Expands Collaboration with SkyWater to Develop New Chip Production Process Critical for Groundbreaking New Proteomics Platform

Sets stage for advanced scientific discovery of new diagnostic biomarkers and treatments for disease

Quantum-Si Incorporated (Nasdaq: QSI) (“Quantum-Si,” “QSI” or the “Company”), The Protein Sequencing Company™ and SkyWaterTechnology (NASDAQ: SKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, announced today they will jointly expand their relationship to support development of Proteus™, Quantum-Si’s next-generation platform designed to transform proteomic research. The expanded collaboration will develop the consumable for Proteus that will enable simultaneous large factor, protein sequencing with unparalleled accuracy.

Quantum-Si and SkyWater began partnering in 2021 on the first-generation Platinum^® platform and announced transition to support production in the second quarter of 2024. SkyWater will continue to supply the consumables for the Platinum Pro product as the two companies expand their engagement to support commercialization of Proteus.

This cutting-edge solution is set to redefine proteomics with unprecedented output per sample, application flexibility and automation. By combining Quantum-Si’s expertise in biotechnology with SkyWater’s Technology as a Service (TaaS) manufacturing capabilities, the collaboration is poised to drive significant advancements in protein sequencing and to the field of proteomics.

"We’re pleased to build on past success together and move into this next product development program with momentum to drive the innovations for this revolutionary proteomics platform," said Ross Miller, SVP Commercial and A&D Business, SkyWater Technology. "This collaboration underscores SkyWater’s commitment to enabling transformative technologies that have the potential to reshape industries and improve lives."

"We are excited to expand our relationship with SkyWater around Platinum, and to apply the learnings and their unique capabilities to our next platform innovation," said Jeff Hawkins, President and CEO of Quantum-Si. "SkyWater’s manufacturing expertise and commitment to innovation make them an ideal partner as we work to commercialize this game-changing platform. With Platinum, we were the first to bring Next-Generation Protein Sequencing™ to researchers globally and we believe our new technology will enable us to further extend our leadership position in protein sequencing and allow us to extend our technology into other areas of proteomics.”

Leveraging its custom process development and robust manufacturing capabilities, SkyWater enables the unique technological needs of microfluidic biomedical devices from proof of concept to final qualification. Embracing a TaaS model, SkyWater facilitates early collaboration with system engineers and device designers, developing technology within a production environment. This approach expedites time-to-market, ensures quality from inception, and seamlessly scales to meet volume production demands.

SkyWater holds certification to the ISO 13485 Quality Standard for Medical Devices, affirming its ability to support the design, development, and fabrication of biomedical applications.

About Quantum-Si Incorporated

Quantum-Si, The Protein Sequencing Company™, is focused on revolutionizing the growing field of proteomics. The Company’s Platinum^® instrument enables Next-Generation Protein Sequencing™ that advances proteomic research, drug discovery, and diagnostics beyond what has been possible with existing proteomic tools. Learn more at quantum-si.com or follow us on LinkedIn or X.

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SkyWater (NASDAQ: SKYT) is a U.S.-based semiconductor manufacturer and a DMEA-accredited Category 1A Trusted Supplier. SkyWater’s Technology as a Service model streamlines the path to production for customers with development services, volume production and heterogeneous integration solutions in its U.S. facilities. This pioneering model enables innovators to co-create the next wave of technology within diverse categories including mixed-signal CMOS, read-out ICs, rad-hard ICs, MEMS, superconducting ICs, photonics and advanced packaging. SkyWater serves the growing markets of aerospace & defense, automotive, biomedical, industrial and quantum computing. For more information, visit: www.skywatertechnology.com.

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